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Old 11 May 2011, 10:29 AM   #1
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I've got butterflies

I don't know why, I am a grown men I shouldn't be nervous.

Heck I know why, that's why I am nervous.

I find out tommorrow about a particular vintage watch and whether it will be mine.

Fingers, toes, arms, and legs are all crossed.

Wish me luck.
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Old 11 May 2011, 10:30 AM   #2
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Good luck, what is it? Any hints?
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Old 11 May 2011, 10:35 AM   #4
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I know Ken, I'm just anxious. I don't want to jinx it, but I am very excited about it.
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Old 11 May 2011, 10:37 AM   #6
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No hints yet Mike, as isn't for certain yet. But it is very special to me, but if it don't work out I am sure something will.

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Dan ..... good luck in your vintage quest!
Thanks Richard.
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Wow I am excited for you Dan, can't wait to hear what is incoming. I hope everything works out!
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Old 11 May 2011, 10:59 AM   #8
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Wow I am excited for you Dan, can't wait to hear what is incoming. I hope everything works out!
Me too, thanks David.
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Old 11 May 2011, 11:20 AM   #9
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I know how you feel. Good luck with the purchase man. I'm currently saving up for a vintage piece.
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Old 11 May 2011, 11:26 AM   #10
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I know how you feel. Good luck with the purchase man. I'm currently saving up for a vintage piece.
Good luck with your hunt as well. Its all fun, can't wait to see what you get.
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Old 11 May 2011, 11:30 AM   #11
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Pics or it isn't going to happen :)
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Old 11 May 2011, 11:34 AM   #12
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Pics or it isn't going to happen :)
Hey, don't be jinxing me.
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Old 11 May 2011, 11:43 AM   #13
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Yeah, what he said Seriously though, my fingers are crossed for you!!
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Old 11 May 2011, 11:45 AM   #14
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Yeah, what he said Seriously though, my fingers are crossed for you!!
Thank you.
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I live for nights I can't sleep waiting on tomorrows news.
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Old 11 May 2011, 07:33 PM   #16
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I live for nights I can't sleep waiting on tomorrows news.
Good Luck Sir.
I used to hate that feeling. However, as of late I have started to embrace and enjoy it. It is a great feeling.

Thank you.
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Old 11 May 2011, 08:46 PM   #17
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looking forward to seeing pictures!
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Old 11 May 2011, 11:55 PM   #18
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best of luck Dan

looking forward to seeing pictures!
Thanks Anders, I can't wait to hopefully get it on my wrist and take some PICs.
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Old 12 May 2011, 12:28 AM   #19
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Well . . . we're waiting . . .
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Old 12 May 2011, 01:01 AM   #20
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Old 12 May 2011, 01:43 AM   #21
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Old 12 May 2011, 06:41 AM   #22
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"This suspense is terrible, I hope it will last." - Oscar Wilde..lol

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"This suspense is terrible, I hope it will last." - Oscar Wilde..lol
That's an Oscar Wilde quote? Here I thought it was original to Willie Wonka and the Chocolate Factory.
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Old 12 May 2011, 08:14 AM   #24
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Wow really happy for you my friend!!! Hope you get it!!!
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Old 12 May 2011, 10:35 AM   #25
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Well . . . we're waiting . . .
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"This suspense is terrible, I hope it will last." - Oscar Wilde..lol

Fingers crossed for you Dan : )
Hey it's got me on the edge of my seat. I hope I don't fall off, cause everyone will laugh.

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Wow really happy for you my friend!!! Hope you get it!!!
I did, thanks Yazo.:chee rs:
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Old 12 May 2011, 08:18 AM   #26
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Wait till you see the pics- it is a nice one!!!
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Old 12 May 2011, 10:44 AM   #27
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Wait till you see the pics- it is a nice one!!!
Ken, thank you so much.

By the way guys Ken sent me a PM a couple of months ago and offered to asist me when the time came to select a vintage watch. Well I let him know I think it was Saturday or Sunday that I was ready.

Anyway, he pointed me in the direction of one fabulous Red Sub in Excellent condition with punched papers and everything.

I can't wait to take the existing bracelet off and put that BAD BOY on a NATO STRAP and finally join the vintage owners club and NATO NATION!!!

The seller is leaving to go to a watch show today, however I should have it in hand by the end of next week.

Not sure if Ken would want to mention the sellers name so I will let him divulge this.

But Ken I can't thank you enough.

AWESOME PEOPLE ON ONE AWESOME FORUM!!!!

Thank you,

Dan
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Old 12 May 2011, 10:42 AM   #28
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sweet...good luck to ya Dan.

i'm in the waiting boat as well. Although I just checked Fed Ex and my waiting ends tomorrow morning around 10:30.

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Old 12 May 2011, 12:39 PM   #29
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sweet...good luck to ya Dan.

i'm in the waiting boat as well. Although I just checked Fed Ex and my waiting ends tomorrow morning around 10:30.

giggle giggle
Thank you. Congrats and I am looking forward to your PICs Ray.
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Dan- my pleasure!!! So happy for you and that it worked out well. Thanks to Eric Ku for coming through for Dan! Can't wait to see first wrist shot! Congrats my friend!
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